Assisting
/əˈsɪstɪŋ/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
To give support or help to someone.
/əˈsɪstɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
Giving help or support.
She is assisting her colleagues with the project.
💡 Simply: Helping someone.
More Examples
2
He assisted the elderly woman across the street.
How It's Used
Medical
"The nurse was assisting the doctor during the surgery."
Education
"The teacher was assisting the student with their homework."
From the verb "assist," ultimately derived from the Latin "assistere" (to stand by, to help).
The word 'assisting' has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its historical usage, referring to providing help or support.
Memory tip
Think of 'assist' as 'to stand by' and 'ing' as ongoing action.
Practice
Base: assist
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written